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Film and TV History in 1903

Topsy Electrocuted

Jan 4 Topsy the elephant is electrocuted by her owners at Luna Park, Coney Island and filmed by Edison Manufacturing movie company [1]

Houdini in Amsterdam

Jan 12 Harry Houdini performs at Rembrandt theater, Amsterdam

  • Jan 21 Harry Houdini escapes from Halvemaansteeg police station in Amsterdam
  • Dec 1 "The Great Train Robbery" the 1st Western film, released starring Justus D. Barnes and G. M. Anderson